Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING CALL: VANCOUVER CASTING IS LOOKING FOR

People in VANCOUVER are willing to shave their heads gradually to bald or almost bald.
$5000 head shaving fee if chosen with the potential to make over $9000 CDN.

Caucasian Woman:35-39
Black Woman: 20-30
Asian Woman: 20-30
Hispanic or Ethnically Ambiguous Boy: 10-13
Hispanic or Ethnically Ambiguous Man: 28-34

Must be available:
Auditions: March 6th-8th (one day)
Callbacks: March 11th
Wardrobe & hair Test: March 27th
Shoot: March 28th- April 1st

Aviron, a Y-combinator company, is an experience-driven connected rowing machine built on an advanced gaming platform. We are excited to grow our team and share our vision of creating a leading fitness entertainment platform that motivates via gaming psychology and tech vs. the more common instructor-led connected fitness. 

Backed by initial investors from Samsung and Formic Ventures (founded by Michael Antonov, the co-founder of Oculus), and having recently raised Series A funding led by investment firm Stripes, Aviron has over $23.5M in backing and is experiencing rapid growth (600%+ YoY) and top percentile user engagement while helping people change their lives for the better. 

We demonstrate our commitment to improving the health and fitness of real, everyday people by not using models or professional athletes in our ads and growing a fanatical, supportive and positive community, which we highly recommend you check out to get a true sense of Aviron. 

Aviron is right for you if: 

• You’re looking for a role that prioritizes personal and professional growth (*Aviron encourages development via a personal education allowance) 
• You’re looking for a relatively flat organization with friendly people that values merit (i.e. good work) 
• You’re self-motivated and produce amazing work 
• You’re not down with office politics 
• You want to own your work, start to finish 
• You want to be provided with ample support and resources (i.e. budget) to complete said work 
• You are looking to make an impact and see your work drive growth 

Position Overview 

We are currently looking for a Personal Assistant to the CEO. The ideal person for the job will have excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple and competing demands, experience booking travel, and demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and effectively solve problems. 

Responsibilities 

• Act as the gatekeeper for internal and external contacts, including vendors, colleagues, clients, and customers 
• Electronically and physically file important documents, such as reports, meeting notes, and letters 
• Planning and organizing events 
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements 
• Manage the office space 
• Assist in CEO’s inbox management 
• Performing personal errands for the C-suite executives as required 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of working experience 
• Must have access to a vehicle and aalid Canadian driver’s license 
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma 
• Excellent MS Office knowledge 
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• Communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to conduct research and create reports or presentations 
• Time management 
• Ability to learn quickly 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

The Personal Assistant role is hybrid with 1-2 days a week in our office at 251 Bartley Dr. In North York. 

Aviron Interactive

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: Marketing & Communications

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid work of a split of onsite and remote/work from home.

About the Role

Corus has an exciting opportunity in our Social Media Centre of Excellence for a Manager, Social Lifestyle. We are seeking someone who is experienced in data-driven analysis, developing paid and organic social media strategies for large scale communities and has a deep understanding of the content creation process. The Social Media Manager has a passion for the media industry and is up to date on all social trends and platforms. This position will report into the Director of Audience Development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Social Strategists, Community Managers and Content Creators.
• Develop and optimize best-in-class social media strategies and executions (across paid, owned and earned) for our priority programs and brands.
• Execute campaigns that deliver on both internal and external (client-informed) KPIs.
• Lead the team in developing and optimizing branded social content to meet monetization goals.
• Develop and oversee the internal creator network at so.da.
• Work with external partners including Meta, TikTok, Twitter and other emerging social platforms to keep up-to-date with the latest developments on the platform, and to capitalize on platform revenue opportunities.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop creative content.
• Lead collaboration between data analysis team and Social Strategists to produce in-depth post-campaign reports to summarize learnings, insights and strategy recommendations for stakeholders and clients.
• Act as an advisor to stakeholders, communicating social best practice guidelines, policies and training.
• Advise on the impact of developments, trends, and new platforms in social media and how they inform our social marketing efforts.
• Ensure direct reports are continuously honing, learning and mastering new social media skills in an ever-fluctuating industry.
• Guide social team in early adoption of new social platform products and features.
• Present results and insights from test-and-learn projects to wider so.da team.
• Research and proactively recommend ideas and new content for our brands.

About You

What We Need From You

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large social communities and driving social performance, preferably in lifestyle or entertainment.
• Demonstrated expertise in data-driven social media strategy and execution.
• A minimum of 3 years in experience in social media planning / buying across paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in developing social media strategies for brands, shows and client sponsorships to drive engagement and encourage viewership.
• Exceptional thought leadership – can rally several stakeholders around an idea and see it through from inception to execution.
• In-depth knowledge of established and emerging social platforms (and how they can be utilized to the benefit of brand and business).
• Experience in managing content creation, optimization and adaptation in nimble industry.
• Ability to manage and work closely with producers and digital editors.
• Experience in media and entertainment industry is a significant asset.
• Deep understanding of data and social analytics.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Prioritize departmental projects with peers and ensure delivery of scalable solutions.
• Manage and foster a high performing team.
• Oversee strategists, community managers, content creators.
• Manage and oversee social budget of portfolio to drive maximum value and innovation to social brands.
• Manage internal stakeholder relationships across Marketing, Content, Digital, Publicity and Sales.
• Foster a data-driven culture within the team.
• Build focus on delivering business value.
• Build alignment with senior stakeholders throughout the business, and relationships with directors and members of the executive team.

If You Have the Following…. We Want to Hear From You!

• Experience managing multiple, large social audiences
• Deep understanding of social data, digital and social analytics, and a 10,000 ft view of the social landscape.
• Experience with paid social
• Visual media experience a plus (photography, videography)
• A passion for television and social media

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Corus Entertainment

Director of Operations Night Club’s – Halifax Nova Scotia

Our client owns and operates Halifax’s most Unique brands of restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment, and special event Venus. Reporting to the President, the Director of Operations is a thoughtful and charismatic leader with strong business acumen and plays an instrumental role in the successful evolution and growth of our brand. As part of the “Senior Management” team, we are seeking an experienced nightclub manager to become the Director of operations. This position includes -leading the nightclub team, hiring, and dismissals, controlling costs, and tracking ongoing developments in the late-night business for new trends.

In addition to the above, responsibilities include the executive oversight of the day-to-day management of 4 Night Clubs, ensuring each business meets corporate growth objectives related to revenue, profitability, optimal guest satisfaction, employee development, and retention. They work with direct reports (General Managers) to develop and implement departmental or concept-wide strategies that exceed the needs and expectations of the business, guest, and/or employees.

Qualifications and Skills

• Significant understanding of Canadian and US hospitality landscape
• Post Secondary degree/diploma, preferably in Hotel Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts Chef Training
• 7-10 years management experience within Night Club and Event Venus
• Proficient Operational and Financial Acumen
• Strong ethical leadership abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Valid drivers’ license
• Regular attendance late at night is necessary.

Full-time Salary: $90,000.00 to $120,000.00 /year

MacDonald Search Group

Operations Manager, Biltmore

The MRG Group

Vancouver, British Colombia

WE CREATE POSITIVE SHAREABLE EXPERIENCES.

The MRG Group is a leader in experience creation. In operation since 2008, The MRG Group has grown to become Canada’s largest independent entertainment company, and through its ownership of 9 hospitality properties and 6 venues across Canada, the business is passionate about providing positive shareable experiences for its guests, 500+ employees, and partners. In addition, The MRG Group owns and operates an events business, travel company, digital publication, and ticketing service Admit One. In 2021, the business expanded its presence into the US, signing its first venue deals with properties in New York and California later that year. The MRG Group’s portfolio of properties and experience based businesses boast a captive audience of 700k+ unique individuals and growing! Working with us provides our employees with an opportunity to work in the exciting experience industry where your work will directly contribute to creating positive shareable experiences and memories for our guests.

The MRG Group offers opportunities for growth, cross-division collaboration with extremely talented and passionate people. We find solutions and celebrate our wins together as a team.

The MRG Group by the numbers in 2022:

• 9 Hospitality Properties across Canada
• 1000+ live shows per year via the largest Independent Concert Promotions Company in Canada, MRG Live
• 6 Live Entertainment Venues
• MRG Travel – Curating Travel Experiences
• Admit One – Ticketing Platform
• BeatRoute – Global lifestyle digital media company

Reporting directly to the Regional General Manager of Venues, the The Operations Manager is accountable for the overall success of the building; acting as a representative and in the best interest of the venue. The ideal Operations Manager of the Biltmore Cabaret is passionate about Live Music, has great people skills, is business & computer savvy and genuinely enjoys hospitality and guest service. You have your ear to the ground with the local music scene and are excited to act as an ambassador of the venue and our organization as a whole. Think you have what it takes? Willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done? Let’s talk!

The Role

• Take the lead on all points including operational excellence, service, safety, capacity, atmosphere, overall financial performance this includes but is not limited to timecard approvals, tip pool management and month end cash counts.
• Overall safety and cleanliness of the venue.
• Effectively address guest concerns in a fair and honest way
• Create positive relationships with your team, exhibiting empathy and respect for people at all levels
• Develop and maintain a positive work culture for all employees
• Be responsible for, and take ownership of the training & development of your team and direct reports
• Ensure brand standards are being met
• Working alongside our shared services to follow through with service expectations for special events
• In this position, you will be the champion of Positive Shareable Experiences. You will be empowered to go above and beyond to make the day for your guests in a fun and exciting way for them. You bring life to the party and encourage your team to do the same!
• Build a work environment with opportunities to grow and learn every day for your team
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory management & ordering

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Passion for creating Positive Shareable Experiences in a safe & fun environment
• Positive and calming disposition
• Love of systems and keeping businesses organized
• Proven track record of hiring, training and developing engaging team members
• Ability to resolve conflict in a fair and diplomatic way
• Strong problem solving skills
• Natural ability to create positive relationships with your team, exhibiting empathy and respect for people at all levels
• Takes initiative to learn and grow within the organization and hospitality industry
• Demonstrated performance and background in operating a profitable hospitality business. This includes P&L accountability, labour management, food and beverage costs of goods and meeting sales targets
• Must regularly work weekends, evenings and holidays

Terms & Expectations

• Due to the nature of the work, after hours correspondence may be required

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive starting salary
• A generous vacation package which allows you to rest and rejuvenate throughout the year
• Participation in the MRG Travel Ambassador Program
• A fun and casual environment. You will be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
• Employee Discounts to our concerts/shows, at our hospitality venues
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment where everyone can show up authentically to work each day and feel respected
• Career development opportunities with a company that encourages individuals to learn and grow

Thank you for your interest in MRG. Given the anticipated interest in this role, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The MRG Group

Are you a self-starter with passionate entrepreneurial mind set?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing company?

Byrne Production Services specializes in production of Corporate, Marketing and Entertainment events.  We focus on providing an exceptional production experience to our clients and partners, providing production services for unique and engaging events. The core of our business remains the same, but we’ve adapted to the changed business landscape by successfully shifting our offerings to virtual and hybrid events.

We’re looking for a Director of Client Development who can help us get to the next level.

When you join our team, your main focus will be building new business. You’ll also be working with some existing clients to create technical and production solutions for their events, using any and all mediums that will meet their needs.

Your role will include a variety of responsibilities:

• Overall management of account development strategy, sales and business development
• Client acquisition through networking with potential clients, promoting our combined expertise and offerings
• Working with clients’ creative teams to develop production-based solutions
• Responding to and building proposals, budgets and project plans to help clients achieve their event objectives
• Determining best opportunities for travel and participation at industry related conferences and trade shows.
• Representing Byrne Production Services at regular meetings and events, locally and internationally.
• Management of Customer Accounts
• Work with the team to generate revenue and profits for the company

The ideal candidate we are looking for has:

• Event marketing, creative firm experience is an asset
• Excellent ability to network and build relationships
• Skilled sales professional
• Experience in producing / managing events, with an emphasis on technical and production elements
• Spectacular communication skills
• Proven Sales, Customer Service and Account Management skills
• Proficiency with digital CRM platforms and all MS Office platforms

This position will be a remote position, requiring occasional site work depending on the nature of client projects.

While we thank everyone for considering working with us, we will only be contacting those who we are interested in

Byrne Production Services

Tencent Games is looking for a highly motivated candidate to join one of our second-party studios.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior PR Manager and Product Marketing Teams to develop, manage, and execute public relations campaign strategies to support ongoing live-operations, as well as supporting pre-launch, launch and live-game operations for the upcoming online game Project Skylight.
• Develop pre-launch, launch, and post-launch campaign plans and execute under alignment of broader marketing campaign related to key product updates, launches, company events/initiatives, in-game events, partner promotions, community activities and more
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to develop brand accurate messaging and creative PR campaign planning
• Develop written PR content, including press releases, media alerts, pitch drafts, blog posts, opinion pieces, interview Q&A’s and manage alignment of communications across integral departments, including social, editorial, community, and product development
• Assist in managing deliverables and deadlines for long lead and short lead press opportunities, including assets, interviews, gameplay needs, and more
• Identify and secure new press opportunities and coverage verticals for Digital Extremes’ products and grow DE’s exposure on press social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Track press feedback across marketing beats and manage coverage tracking for all titles with external PR agencies, analyze results and feedback
• Manage distribution of press materials and assets to journalists with external PR agencies during key campaign beats
• Report on meaningful metrics and data from PR campaigns to showcase themes including press sentiment, engagement, popular stories, and more
• Help organize and plan press events and activities at gaming and company events, including virtual press preview events, in-person press activations, industry events (TennoCon, PAX, E3, etc.)
• Analyze and stay updated/informed on competitive events, companies, news and programs and be dialed into industry news

REQUIREMENTS

• Subject Matter Expert and Trend Spotter
• Creative and Collaborative Support for Senior PR Manager
• Passion for Gamer Culture and Online Gaming
• Strong Industry Foundational Knowledge
• Ability to Work with Little Info – Resourceful
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, E-Media, Journalism, English, Marketing or Related Field
• 4-5 Years of Experience in Public Relations within the Gaming and Entertainment Industries
• In-House and Agency experience preferred
• Experience with live service and mobile games preferred
• Writing Samples – Press Release/Alert, Blog/News Post, etc.
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused and driven to consistently meet tight deadlines
• Ability to individually contribute and to embrace accountability and challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Individual responsibility for championing outcomes for projects with shared ownership across groups
• Deep understanding of promotional and marketing communications strategies within the video games ecosphere
• Ability to leverage analytics, insights and reporting to make more informed decisions on PR campaign strategies
• Strong organizational and project management skills with great communication and collaboration
• Clever, creative personality with a passion for gamer culture
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Applications
• Global live-service game marketing experience
• Knowledge of JIRA, Basecamp, and Slack
• Proficiency in creative writing with strong grammar skills and agility to make amendments based on critical feedback
• Familiar with AP Style Writing

Tencent

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is seeking an Associate Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) to join its marketing team to support the online sci-fi action game Warframe. The Associate PR Manager will also assist in developing and executing pre-launch and GTM public relations campaigns aligned to broader global marketing objectives and goals for its recently announced fantasy MMO Soulframe and a new externally developed game (Project Skylight) from the creative minds at Airship Syndicate. The Associate PR Manager at DE is a tenacious communications professional with a strong base knowledge of Warframe and Digital Extremes’ history in the gaming industry. In tandem with Product Marketing, Community, and Editorial, the Associate PR Manager will work alongside the Sr. PR Manager and key leads to develop meaningful product PR campaigns tied to tentpole updates/expansions, major company initiatives/happenings, relevant industry events and awards shows, major community activations, and other company-related initiatives and announcements.

The Associate PR Manager will be a supporting marketing role for Digital Extremes’ portfolio of games, including Warframe, Soulframe, and Project Skylight (in-development at Airship Syndicate) and will help lead the company’s PR activities for all products globally from long-lead plan development phases, to execution and post-mortem debriefing. The Associate PR Manager will work closely with multiple teams, including an external projects marketing team, contracted PR/marketing agencies, supervisors, and more to ensure PR campaigns are well aligned to company marketing and business objectives.

The industry is constantly transforming how players are entertained and interacting with each other online. As an experienced PR pro with a passion for interactive entertainment, the Associate PR Manager will strive to stay updated on the latest trends in gaming, pop culture, and entertainment and can leverage this knowledge to create bespoke press angles and inform future marketing campaign strategy. The Associate PR Manager will enjoy the challenge of excavating Digital Extremes’ library of content and resources – partnering with Community, Development, Sound/Audio, Weapons Design, and other teams to unearth and tell stories about Digital Extremes, its people (where relevant) and its products in compelling and unique ways across a diverse landscape of editorial channels including: print, online, radio/broadcast, digital/mobile, social, podcasts, and others. The Associate PR Manager must leverage strong interpersonal skills to develop and nurture relationships with key teams and leads at Digital Extremes in addition to establishing and maintaining relationships with external partners and editorial publications. The Associate PR Manager will collect, report, and analyze press reception to marketing beats and apply learnings towards future campaign planning, becoming a flexible, easily adaptable asset and contributing member to global marcom initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Senior PR Manager and Product Marketing Teams to develop, manage, and execute public relations campaign strategies to support ongoing live-operations for Warframe, as well as supporting pre-launch, launch and live-game operations for the upcoming online game Project Skylight.
• Develop pre-launch, launch, and post-launch campaign plans and execute under alignment of broader marketing campaign related to key product updates, launches, company events/initiatives, in-game events, partner promotions, community activities and more
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to develop brand accurate messaging and creative PR campaign planning
• Develop written PR content, including press releases, media alerts, pitch drafts, blog posts, opinion pieces, interview Q&A’s and manage alignment of communications across integral departments, including social, editorial, community, and product development
• Assist in managing deliverables and deadlines for long lead and short lead press opportunities, including assets, interviews, gameplay needs, and more
• Identify and secure new press opportunities and coverage verticals for Digital Extremes’ products and grow DE’s exposure on press social channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Track press feedback across marketing beats and manage coverage tracking for all titles with external PR agencies, analyze results and feedback
• Manage distribution of press materials and assets to journalists with external PR agencies during key campaign beats
• Report on meaningful metrics and data from PR campaigns to showcase themes including press sentiment, engagement, popular stories, and more
• Help organize and plan press events and activities at gaming and company events, including virtual press preview events, in-person press activations, industry events (TennoCon, PAX, E3, etc.)
• Analyze and stay updated/informed on competitive events, companies, news and programs and be dialed into industry news

REQUIREMENTS

• Subject Matter Expert and Trend Spotter
• Creative and Collaborative Support for Senior PR Manager
• Passion for Warframe, Gamer Culture and Online Gaming
• Strong Industry Foundational Knowledge
• Ability to Work with Little Info – Resourceful
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, E-Media, Journalism, English, Marketing or Related Field
• 4-5 Years of Experience in Public Relations within the Gaming and Entertainment Industries
• In-House and Agency experience preferred
• Experience with live service and mobile games preferred
• Writing Samples – Press Release/Alert, Blog/News Post, etc.
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused and driven to consistently meet tight deadlines
• Ability to individually contribute and to embrace accountability and challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Individual responsibility for championing outcomes for projects with shared ownership across groups
• Deep understanding of promotional and marketing communications strategies within the video games ecosphere
• Ability to leverage analytics, insights and reporting to make more informed decisions on PR campaign strategies
• Strong organizational and project management skills with great communication and collaboration
• Clever, creative personality with a passion for gamer culture
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Applications
• Global live-service game marketing experience
• Knowledge of JIRA, Basecamp, and Slack
• Proficiency in creative writing with strong grammar skills and agility to make amendments based on critical feedback
• Familiar with AP Style Writing

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™.

For more information about Digital Extremes, visit www.digitalextremes.com. To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include: 

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities 
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance fitness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Virtual events such as team building exercises, Games night, Live band performances, Adult and separate children’s holiday and summer parties for global teams!

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

Please apply for this opportunity directly through our website: https://can63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/digitalextremes/Site/DEAPPLY/Posting/View/234

Digital Extremes

Champlain Media, a company associated with Reel One Entertainment, a company held by Newen and A&E, is a dynamic international television production and distribution company with offices in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto.

Champlain Media is a dynamic international television production and distribution company with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Champlain Media leads the way in the development, financing, production, and distribution of high-quality TV programming, being one of the largest suppliers in the niche of highly commercial TV movies. Please visit our web site for more information.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Manager, Ingest and Deliveries to join our Ingest and Deliveries team. The Technical Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all incoming and outgoing data follows proper workflows and naming conventions; managing our archiving and backup system; and being the main technical expert for the department’s internal and external stakeholders

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workflow specialist: ensuring the distribution pipeline has a consistent and proper technical workflow; creating and maintaining tracking databases
• Archive and Back Up; ensuring that all unique data is archived and backed up according to protocols; maintaining software and hardware tools
• Ensure that all transfer protocols are working efficiently and optimized including Aspera and Signiant
• Ensuring that all deliveries’ workflows are created to the technical specifications of each broadcaster
• Liaising with Licensing about technical specs in deliveries agreements
• Do any edits, graphic replacements and trouble shoot any corrupt issues with existing films
• Main contact with IT about Deliveries hardware and software
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment is current and in good working order
• Main contact for hardware and software vendors
• All equipment and vendor invoices go through the Technical Manager
• Main Liaison and scheduler of Quality Control (QC), automated QC and QC vendors
• Reviewing QC reports
• Technically assessing all films for technical acceptance
• Main contact for technical expertise regarding camera equipment for producers, technical workflows, equipment, and software

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technical background and experience in the tv or film industry
• Bachelor’s degree in film production, IT, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in film/tv distribution, dubbing and/or Ingest and Delivery management
• Proven experience in workflow management, archiving, and/or ingest and deliveries
• Workflow-minded, always looking for efficiencies
• Knowledge of industry standard tools
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Quality Control and troubleshooting
• Computer Science background a bonus

Reel One Entertainment

Continuing to build on the history of excellence and achievement, Athletics & Recreation at York University (York) seeks a new collaborative and inclusive Executive Director, Athletics and Recreation (ED). York is building its leadership in innovative and equity-focused programs related to student support, and the ED is a key player in this. Initiatives include partnerships across the University and community to collaborate on developing and empowering students around their physical and mental health. The ED will play a key role in identifying potential partnerships, fostering a climate of innovation and best practices, and developing staff and student capacity to support campus-wide wellbeing.

Reporting to the Vice-Provost Students, the ED is responsible for inspiring excellence and fostering an environment that engages students through sport and recreational activities to achieve their academic goals and prepare them for future success. The ED is responsible for promoting student engagement through sport and recreational activities, heightening the University’s reputation, inspiring excellence, building community and collaboration in the pursuit of its goals and mission. The ED works collaboratively across the University in the pursuit of the Division of Student’s goals and mission. Utilizing a student-first and wellbeing approach to sports and recreation, the ED will ensure a culture of inclusion, equity, respect, accountability, and excellence across the portfolio and in all programs and services.

As Canada’s third largest university, York University is known for excellence inside and outside the academic learning environment. For more than 57 years, York has been the recipient of national and provincial athletic awards. Since the inception of organized interuniversity competition in 1965, York has won 178 provincial banners and 37 national titles. More than 500 student-athletes on 19 sport teams represent York University in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS. Athletics & Recreation at York supports the educational mandate of the University and York’s history of excellence in sport reflects this commitment and strengthens the spirit and pride that binds it together as a community. We are expanding our academic partnerships and peer mentorship programs to provide increased academic and work integrated learning opportunities for our student-athletes and for the campus community.

The ED will lead strategic planning and implementation, financial and resource management, alumni, donor and stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation and management. They will have strategic oversight of the operation of multiple athletics facilities, including oversight and management of three-multi-party agreements essential to the delivery of outstanding programs.

Working closely with the senior management team, the ED establishes the student-first culture of excellence for student-athletes coaching, programming, student support services and community engagement. They further support a dynamic culture of recreation that provides opportunities to over 55,000 students on 3 campuses.

The incumbent will be a strategic, collaborative and relationship-oriented leader with proven senior leadership experience in complex organizations, along with strong organizational management skills. The ED will be excellent at overseeing the development, implementation and assessment of innovative and collaborative programming that engages the campus community in health and fitness, involves students in decision-making and prioritizes community engagement and education, including mentorship programs, community-related activities and community-oriented work integrated learning opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge and understanding of university sport and recreational programming and will possess senior managerial skills.

The next ED will possess a Master’s degree in higher education, student development, physical education/kinesiology/sport administration or equivalent, with ten years’ progressive experience in the leadership of large organizations. Experience in a postsecondary educational environment is strongly preferred. Significant experience in strategic planning, operational management, program development, and facilities management. Experience leading a large sport, recreation, athletic operation is an asset.

York University welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who will assist with nurturing a positive, supportive and inclusive culture within Athletics & Recreation. Applications are particularly encouraged from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ2+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Amorell Saunders N’Daw at asaundersndaw@kbrs.ca or Bola Moradeyo at bmoradeyo@kbrs.ca or submit your application online at : https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/16045

York University/college/organization will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.

York University